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SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Authorities have "all suspects" in custody after three people were killed and at least three more were injured after a shooting near Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). Two 16-year-olds, one 17-year-old and an 18-year-old identified as Jeremiah Upson have been arrested and charged with "malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony unlawful assembly," according to an update by SCSO on Wednesday morning.

Just when you thought you'd heard everything comes an incident that shows our violent society can reach new lows you may not have expected. Police in Jackson, Ohio, a small town near Columbus, are trying to figure out what to do with a 4-year-old boy accused of shooting his babysitter. The child apparently became incensed on Sunday when 18-year-old Nathan Beavers, who was looking after him, accidentally stepped on his foot. Cops say the enraged youngster ran to a nearby closet, grabbed a gun that was stored inside of it, and fired it at his temporary guardian. The victim suffered...

CHILDREN who use Ritalin for a long period of time could be more at risk of delinquency and substance abuse, a study has found. Doctors are suggesting children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should take a break from medication after three years of use. An American study - published in the Medical Observer _ has found that while drugs such as Ritalin can initially help sufferers, the benefit of prolonged use is in doubt. Some children stay on medication until they reach 18, but researchers believe it may not protect them from all the symptoms. Has your child been...